18 Questions
Which of the following arteries anastomoses with the circumflex scapular artery?
Deep branch of the superficial cervical artery
Which part of the axillary artery gives rise to the subscapular artery?
3rd part
What is the origin of the axillary vein?
The union of the brachial and basilic veins
Which of the following axillary lymph nodes drains the superficial vessels of the back and abdominopelvic wall as far as the iliac crest?
Subscapular (posterior) nodes
Which of the following is a branch of the 2nd or 3rd part of the subclavian artery?
Dorsal scapular artery
What is the termination point of the axillary vein?
The lateral border of the 1st rib
Which group of axillary lymph nodes drains the lateral aspect of the upper limb?
Infraclavicular group
Which part of the spinal nerve forms plexuses?
Anterior ramus
What is the final destination of the axillary lymph nodes' drainage?
Subclavian lymph trunk
Which part of the brachial plexus is formed by the Anterior rami C5-T1?
Roots
What is the region innervated by the posterior ramus?
Posterior region of the neck and back
Which plexus innervates the lower limb?
Lumbosacral plexus
What is the function of the scapular anastomoses?
To anastomose branches of the axillary artery
What is the highest branch of the axillary artery?
Superior thoracic artery
Which branch of the axillary artery supplies the subscapularis muscle?
Subscapular artery
Where does the axillary artery become the brachial artery?
At the lower border of the teres major
What is the reference muscle for the 2nd part of the axillary artery?
Pectoralis minor
What is the nerve that innervates the serratus anterior muscle?
Long thoracic nerve
Learn about the subclavian artery and its branches, including the suprascapular and dorsal scapular arteries. Understand how they relate to the axillary artery and their importance in maintaining blood supply to the upper limb.
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